Steps
STEP 1
Cut your 1x10 board into a 24" long backer piece for your coat rack.
Tools
Materials
![Cut Board](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/510c6c37ecbb4dfc81c2ec7f664719c7.jpeg)
STEP 2
Cut your 1x2 board into a 21" long support board.
Tools
Materials
![Cut Board](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/a897dfa7862f460b8dc49d969b76ac25.jpeg)
STEP 3
Cut your 1x5 board into a 21" long front panel.
Tools
Materials
![Cut Board](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/efe747d970b14299b1213c37356d9108.jpeg)
STEP 4
Use your 1x2 support board to mark the location of your shelf. This piece will be added 6" from the top of the board.
Tools
![Mark Shelf Location](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/89e74daa924445a68b19a606e36173e4.jpeg)
STEP 5
Pre-drill pilot holes into your back board. This will help with attaching the support beam without splitting the wood.
Tools
![Pre-drill holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/235a0e36a7314e7597497aab0287fc14.jpeg)
STEP 6
Optional: Sand & stain all of your pieces prior to attaching them together. You can also do this step last.
Tools
![Sand and Stain](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7443daffc7e6408b86a52f77283d6825.jpeg)
STEP 7
Attach your support beam to the coat rack backer board by screwing 1 1/4" wood screws into the back of the piece. Add wood glue to the front for a stronger bond.
Tools
Materials
![Attach Support Beam](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/6da836903b0644c0bbde5edbe50db108.jpeg)
STEP 8
Nail & glue the front panel to your support board.
Tools
Materials
![Nail front piece to support board](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/14ef282db5ee4bc5890697a3583319e0.jpeg)
STEP 9
Add coat hooks to the empty space below the mail shelf.
Materials
![Attach Coat Hooks to rack](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/a0b3cd20214a4c34a60d60402d2d67b6.jpeg)
STEP 10
Attach hooks to the back of the coat rack for hanging.
Materials
![Attach Hooks to Rack](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/78b8474bf46f4027873bf647e0496a49.jpeg)
STEP 11
Hang your coat rack on the wall!
![Hang you rack](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/c8d5dfb3d56343d28a6b2c6fb76f9581.jpg)